Delamont Outdoor Learning Centre
A residential centre nestled in the leafy forest at Delamont Country Park on the shores of Strangford Lough specialising in water based activities.
Delamont Outdoor Learning Centre is set within the grounds of Delamont Country Park, located close to Killyleagh, County Down and has direct access onto Strangford Lough. This Centre provides specialism in water based activities and working with young people at risk. The Centre also provides curriculum support programmes for schools and youth service over seven days including school holidays.
The Delamont Centre provides water-based training and activities for young people and staff in a range of activities including Powerboating; canoeing; Stand up Paddle boarding and sailing. The Centre works closely with the Royal Yacht Association (RYA) in the delivery of its sailing and powerboating training programmes.
The development of a new campsite within the Centres private walled garden has created a safe space for young people to come and experience camping and to engage with the natural environment developing camp and bush craft skills. This is a great location to start a Duke of Edinburgh Award programme to held develop the basic skills of camping before embarking on the journey from Bronze to Gold Awards.
Accomodation
Delamont can cater for 60 young people with accompanying leaders across 2 buildings. There is a number of small group work rooms, social areas and a large dining hall and lounge for your group to congregate during the evening time.
Delamont also has a purpose built campsite located within the walled orchard and can accomodate 10 tents. There are two “2-person” staff cabins available within the campsite as well as a toilet block. The campsite has a campfire located in the middle of the orchard, perfect for a campfire singalong or toasting smores.
Activities Available
Meet the Delamont Team
Pricing & Booking
Please find below the pricing structure for our outdoor learning centres and campsites. Should you wish to book one of our centres, please click the button below and complete the online booking request form. One of our staff will be in touch with you shortly after completion.
Preferential rates (previously referred to as a bursary), may be offered for bookings. Please contact outdoorlearning@eani.org.uk or 028 9598 5734 for more information. Discount is also offered to those groups who are EA registered organisations. To find out more information on how to become a registered organisation, please visit the EANI Funding webpage
Prices do not apply to schools or youth groups outside Northern Ireland and Third Level Educational Institutions. Please contact outdoorlearning@eani.org.uk or 028 9598 5734 for rates.
| Overnight Residential Rate (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Schools | £49.50 | £62.00 |
| Youth groups | £28.50 | £48.00 |
| Staff training (with instruction) | £60.50 | £75.50 |
| Staff training (self programming) | £38.50 | £48.00 |
| Campsite (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Tents | £5.50 | £7.00 |
| Cabins (Staff only) | £16.50 | £20.50 |
Groups staying after 11am on the day of departure will be charged additional day rate fee noted below.
All camp site rates are based on self-catering and self-programming, if your group require outdoor instructor support from EA Outdoor Learning services additional costs will apply based on need and subject to availability of staff.
| Day Visit | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Schools | £27.50 | £34.50 |
| Youth groups | £22.00 | £27.50 |
| Staff training (with instruction) | £49.50 | £62.00 |
| Staff training (self programming) | £33.00 | £41.00 |
Contact our outdoor learning team:
Email: outdoorlearning@eani.org.uk
Phone: 028 9056 6569